School-Based Family Resource Center
School-Based Family Resource Center
Furniture & Supply List
|Computers & Technology |
|Purpose: |
|Parent access to computers & internet for job searching, resume writing, establishing and checking email, receiving school news & student progress |
|reports electronically, educational uses such as ESL; |
|Student access to computers for educational purposes – educational games, math or English tutoring programs, etc. |
|Joint student / parent activities, projects, learning games |
|Equipment for staff use |
|Quantity |Item |Notes |
|3-5 |Desktop or laptop computers for parent and student use|# depends on site and space capacity, # of families to be served |
|1 |High capacity and durable printer |It is important that all computers connect to the printer either wirelessly or |
| | |with cables |
|3-5 |Security locks – to bolt desktops to tables/desks, or | |
| |to securely store laptops when not in use | |
| |Internet connection / networking equipment |Depending on what already exists in school – is there wireless that can be used? |
| | |Or are a wireless router or Ethernet cables needed? |
|3-5 |Computer desks or tables suitable for use as computer |Exact specs depend on space, whether desktops or laptops will be used; if |
| |work stations |computers will be on individual desks, a surface will be needed for the printer, |
| | |and a wireless connection to the printer is preferable |
|3-5 |Office / task chairs for computer work stations |Chairs should be adjustable to accommodate different body sizes and ergonomics |
| |Software |Microsoft Office suite – MS word, excel, PowerPoint for all computers. School |
| | |sites may desire additional educational software. |
|1 |Staff computer |Dedicated computer for family liaison use. Laptop may be preferable to offer |
| | |flexibility for working offsite if needed |
|1 |Digital camera |To document work, showcase programs & volunteers |
|1 |School Check In program, printer & label badges |For tracking FRC visits, volunteers, workshop / event attendance |
| | | |
|1 |TV / DVD / VCR |If viewing videos will be part of program, or will be needed for childcare |
|1 |Telephone |Phone for family liaison use |
| |Keyboard adaptation software for languages spoken |If special software is needed for keyboard to function in Vietnamese, Arabic, |
| | |Chinese or other languages spoken by families |
|General FRC Furniture |
|Purpose: |
|To create a comfortable, welcoming and inviting space for parents |
|To create space for parents and students to read together and/or do projects together |
|Quantity |Item |Notes |
|1-2 |Couches |Couches are comfortable and welcoming, create a homey atmosphere, and provide |
| | |families with space to enjoy books together in a relaxed manner. If there is space|
| | |for more than one couch, they can be arranged in an L shape, or facing one another|
|1 |Area Rug |Area rug helps delineate space, and demarcate reading/sitting area |
|1-2 |Comfortable chairs or beanbags |For reading and to round out sitting/reading area |
|1 |Round table |Space for small meetings, parent/child activities |
|6-8 |Chairs to go around table | |
|1 |Desk and office chair |For Family Liaison. Ideal desk would have locking drawer for personal items. |
|1 |Locking cabinet |For supplies |
|1 |File cabinet |2-drawer cabinet is probably sufficient for a small FRC with very part time |
| | |staffing. If cabinet has option to lock, that provides more flexibility if there |
| | |are confidential files or other items that need to be locked. |
|2-4 |Bookshelves |For schools that do not have shelving already in the room; Bookshelves can be used|
| | |for books, display of resource materials, program documentation and resource |
| | |binders, toy bins |
|2-4 |Large bulletin boards |Bulletin boards can have different themes – i.e. school information & events, |
| | |community resources, parent leader & volunteer recognition; One bulletin board can|
| | |be placed outside the FRC and advertise the presence of the FRC, activities and |
| | |resources available |
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|Office & Program Supplies |
|Purpose: |
|Provide family liaison with necessary materials to run effective family engagement and/or family literacy program |
|Quantity |Item |Notes |
| |Stapler, staples, 2 pairs of scissors, 3-hole punch, paper cutter, | |
| |scotch tape dispenser & rolls of tape, masking tape, paper clips, small| |
| |and medium binder clips, push pins, ballpoint pens, pencils, | |
| |highlighters, ruler, glue sticks, 1-2 clip boards assorted post it | |
| |notes, notepads, boxes of tissues, roll of raffle tickets, desktop | |
| |organizer for pens, etc. | |
|1 |Case of white printer / copy paper |For FRC printer and for making copies |
|10 |Reams of colored paper – pastels and astrobrights |For flyers, signs, family literacy projects |
| |Markers: | |
| |Flip chart markers for workshops | |
| |Art markers for family literacy projects and activities (large | |
| |quantity!) | |
| |Permanent markers for making signs and labeling things | |
|2-4 |Flip chart pads | |
|50 |Hanging folders | |
|1 box of 100 |Manila folders – 1/3 cut tabs | |
| |2-pocket folders |For family activities, |
|1 |Tape measurer | |
|500 |Nametags |Not needed if using school check in program with labels |
| |Display Board supplies: bulletin board borders, bulletin board letters | |
| |in all relevant languages | |
| |Colorful fabric or banner paper |To cover bulletin boards |
| |Banner paper & paints |For family projects, making signs – maybe the school has |
| | |supplies that can be accessed? |
| |Certificate paper |For parent and volunteer recognition |
| |View Binders – assorted sizes |Binders can be used to organize resources, document |
| | |program activities, keep track of sign in sheets |
| |Binder dividers | |
| |Sheet protectors | |
|1 |Label maker | |
|Program & Office Supplies, Continued |
|Quantity |Item |Notes |
| |Children’s toys and books: toddler toys such as blocks, trains & tracks, | |
| |stuffed animals, dolls, toy trains/trucks/planes, puppets, puzzles, board | |
| |books; games and activities for older children – board games, puzzles, | |
| |math manipulatives, educational games | |
|2-5 |Toy bins or baskets | |
|1-5 |Wall-mounted, desk top and / or stand alone magazine racks |Quantity and type depends on specs of space |
|1 - 5 |Brochure / pamphlet display racks | |
|1 |Laminating machine |Maybe school has one that can be accessed? |
|1 |School, Family & Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, by |Resource for family liaison |
| |Joyce Epstein | |
| |Children’s books in English and in home language – Spanish, Vietnamese, |Multiple levels – for children to read on their own, for |
| |etc. |parents to read to and with children; pictures books & |
| | |chapter books |
| |Adult books in home language – Spanish, Vietnamese, English, etc. – | |
| |novels, nonfiction, parenting & child development books, | |
| |Subscriptions to magazines and newspapers in home language | |
| |Incentives for family participation such as gift cards, school supplies, | |
| |college t-shirts | |
| |Decorations – inspirational posters in multiple languages, family & | |
| |literacy – oriented messaging | |
| |College pennants, posters |If FRC has a college-going focus |
|Coffee / Refreshment supplies |
|Purpose: |
|For schools where food is allowed in the FRC room, having refreshments creates community and a welcoming environment for families |
|Quantity |Item |Notes |
|1 |Mini fridge |Or full size if there is space and depending on amount of|
| | |food-based activities that will occur |
|1 |Microwave | |
|1 |Coffee maker | |
| |Plates, cups, napkins, coffee filters, stirrers, coffee, sugar, |If family workshops will include dinner or refreshments, |
| |creamer, tea bags, |larger quantity of plates, utensils, napkins will be |
| | |needed |
| |Dish soap and sponge, dish drain | |
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